Dava Sobel is an American science writer and former New York Times science reporter acclaimed for making complex scientific history accessible to the public. Her bestsellers books include Longitude, Galileo’s Daughter, The Planets, The Glass Universe, and most recently The Elements of Marie Curie. Dava has been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, Lauren Gunderson is an American playwright, screenwriter, and short story author acclaimed for centering women in history, science, and literature.…
Programs
The “Delicious Comedy” Reading Series Presents: THE INVISIBLE MAN: THE FARCE by Jack West directed by Valerie Adami-Juhlin and Peter Burford Friday November 20th at 7PM and Saturday November 21st at 2PM Polaris North Studio – 245 W. 29th St. 4th Fl.
Peter William Blaxill September 27, 1931 – May 9, 2026 Our beloved co-founder, dear, dear friend and colleague passed away on May 9, 2026. With his wit, charm extraordinaire and tenacious work ethic,Peter both helped create and maintain Break A Leg Productions over many years. Without his partnership, BAL would not exist today! Peter was both an Actor and Poet , bringing his dramatic talent…
Midtown International Theater Festival “ACROSS A CROWDED ROOM” by F.J. Hartland Directed by Valerie Adami-Juhlin with Anne Pasquale* and Keith Herron* (* members of AEA) LOCATION: ATA (American Theater Actors) 314 West 54St PERFORMANCE DATES: Tuesday June 16 6:00pm Thursday June 18 6:00pm Saturday June 20 5:00pm NOTE* Times for Saturday June 20th is at 5PM.…
BAL ANNUAL SLAM 2026 “NEW YORK STATE OF MIND” WINNER OF SLAM 2026 “TAILS of the CITY: RATS vs. RACCOONS” by Dana Leslie Goldstein FEATURED PLAYS: “Amicably, Kinda Sorta” by Johanna Beale Keller Divorce doesn’t have to be ugly. You could simply consciously uncouple, you could, really, if you just try. “I Get The Dog” by Michael D. Sharp If…
“Historically Speaking Reading Series” Friday ,May 8 @7PM & Saturday May 9@2PM Polaris North Studio 245 West 29th Street 4th Floor “W=S” ( The Transistor Shock) by Ivan K. Schuller and Adam Smith Directed by Kim T.Sharp with Judi Beecher*, Teri Black*, Dan DeCarlo*, Michael Edmund, Jade Elle, Keith Herron*, Brad Makarowski* and Brian Richardson* * Member of Actors’ Equity Association William…
LOVE FESTIVAL 2026 “LOVE ON LOCATION” LOVE FESTIVAL 2026 will be presented on Friday February 13 @7PM and Saturday February 14 @2PM Polaris North Studio 245 West 29th Street, 4th Floor. Celebrating Valentine Day ,will include several plays based on “Love On Location”. Dinner Theater by Alex Goldberg Directed by Valerie Adami-Juhlin Eliza – Susan Richard* David – Dan DeCarlo* Nick –…
Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson OCTOBER 30,2025 CITY COLLEGE : PLAY READING FOR STUDENTS Henrietta Leavitt’s Astronomical Discoveries while working at the Harvard Observatory with her colleagues Annie Cannon and Williamina Fleming in early 20th Century. Directed by Teri Black with Maria Christina Perry* —- Henrietta Leavitt Alison Quin* —- Margaret Leavitt Alexander Zuccaro* — Peter Shaw Kelly Clair* —- Williamina Fleming…
LOVE FESTIVAL 2026 BREAK A LEG PRODUCTIONS seeks 20-40 minute plays for our 2026 Love Fest: Love on Location! We are looking for plays about love, set in a location that plays an integral part in the plot. Submission Rules – One submission per playwright – No children’s plays or musicals – All characters must be performed by adult actors (18 years or…
NATURAL CAUSES FULL PRODUCTION of “Natural Causes” by Kevin Clancy Directed by Peter Burford Friday November 14th @ 7PM, Saturday November 15th @ 7PM and Sunday November 16 @ 2PM Polaris North Studio 245 West 29th Street 4th Floor Post Performance Talkbacks with Guest Speakers Hurricane Katrina was only the beginning. In the aftermath of the storm and flood, four survivors in…